These documents present the findings of a series of monthly household surveys tracking the socio-economic multi-sectoral impact of COVID 19 on children and families in Nepal. The first survey issue, was carried out at the end of May 2020 and establishes the baseline for the monthly surveys, to be carried out and issued over the coming months.…, Available for download, -  COVID-19 Child and Family Tracker Baseline findings - Child and Family Tracker - July 2020 Findings July 2020 findings - UNICEF Child and Family Tracker - August 2020 August 2020 findings - October 2020 findings Options COVID-19 child and family tracker: Baseline findings COVID-19 child and family tracker - July 2020 findings COVID-19 child and…

About a year ago , at  the International Social Protection Conference (18-19 th November 2019,) the government of Nepal and key members of civil society and  development  community came together to put together a vison for resilient social protection for all Underlying this vision was the commitment to protect the children, marginalized and the…, Response, Amidst growing distress, Government of Nepal has responded with a slew of relief measures, a mix of macro, meso and micro responses within the National Relief, Recovery and Rehabilitation Programme. rolled out to provide relief and to shore up the businesses including small and medium enterprises The National Planning Commission has assessed the…, Agenda, Session  Topic, Opening Session    12.30 - 12.45,  Welcome and objective setting    , Assessing the impacts, 12:45 - 13:30, COVID and Foreign Employment and Impact on the Economy NPC study: Effect of COVID-19 on Foreign Employment and Impact on Economy Child and Family Tracker Survey UNICEF Child and Family Tracker, 13:30- 14:15 , Child protection Response Global Perspectives on Protection of Children in the COVID-19 Pandemic Global Perspectives on Protection of Children in the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact of COVID on Child Wellbeing and Government Responses Impact of COVID on Child Wellbeing and Government Responses, 14:15-15:00, Basic Education Ministry of Education, Science and Technology presentation Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Presentation Education Response to COVID-19 Education Response to COVID-19, Break, 15:10 - 16:00, Child Health and Nutrition COVID-19 Scenario and MoHP Response COVID-19 Scenario and MoHP Response Ensuring SRMNCAH Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic Ensuring SRMNCAH Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Nepal and Impact of COVID Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Nepal and Impact of COVID, 16:00 - 17:00, Social Protection Response Role played by MoFAGA and Local Governments in COVID-19 Response Role played by MoFAGA and Local Governments in COVID-19 Response Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Household Welfare and Modelling Possible Social Protection Responses Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Household Welfare and Modelling Possible…, 17:00 - 17:45, Sub-national experience, 17:45 - 18:00, Closing, Click Summary_EConference HERE for a summary of the conference,  

These documents present the findings of a series of monthly household surveys tracking the socio-economic multi-sectoral impact of COVID 19 on children and families in Nepal. The first survey issue, was carried out at the end of May 2020 and establishes the baseline for the monthly surveys, to be carried out and issued over the coming months.…, Available for download, -  COVID-19 Child and Family Tracker Baseline findings - Child and Family Tracker - July 2020 Findings July 2020 findings - UNICEF Child and Family Tracker - August 2020 August 2020 findings - October 2020 findings Options COVID-19 child and family tracker: Baseline findings COVID-19 child and family tracker - July 2020 findings COVID-19 child and…

Dhanusha –, Mantoriya Mahara can be said to represent a new direction for her community. Mantoriya is a local of the Chamar Basti in Mithila Municipality in Dhanusha District, a village that derives its name from the residents, the Chamars – traditionally among the most marginalized communities in Nepal’s southern plains. Historical disadvantage means…

18 - 19 September 2019, ꞁ, Events, In South Asia, as in the rest of the world, there is increasing momentum towards the expansion of social protection schemes in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG Target 1.3 aims to “implement nationally appropriate social protection systems for all, including floors” as a key step for eradicating poverty and enhancing…, International Conference on Resilient Social Protection for an Inclusive Future, aims to support the Government of Nepal to deliver in its vision to deliver a core package of social protection for all and become a more prosperous nation, with a focus on the next generation and the most vulnerable. Recognising that there are many paths towards universal social protection, and programmes in different countries have followed…, Call for Papers, by 20 July 2019. The conference is organised by the National Planning Commission and Social Science Baha in collaboration with ILO, GIZ, UN ESCAP, The World Bank, UK Aid and UNICEF. Click the links below to download Concept Note_International Social Protection Conf_Nepal 2019_.pdf Concept Note Call for Papers_SPEE Conference.pdf Call for papers…

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in Nepal. The men’s team of Nepal is making quick progress in the international arena, often nicknamed as a gentleman’s game. They recently beat UAE to clinch the One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 series. Paras Khadka However, there are some highly motivated women in the country who are proving the…

JOINT PRESS RELEASE, KATHMANDU, 28 November 2018 – The Royal Norwegian Embassy and UNICEF have entered into a partnership to improve the situation of children with functional limitations with the aim of strengthening inclusive education in Nepal. In a ceremony held in Kathmandu today, His Excellency Mr. Lasse Bjørn Johannessen, Ambassador, Royal Norwegian Embassy, and…

Nepal’s disability allowance is one of five governmentrun social security allowance (SSA) schemes, and provides cash transfers to people with disabilities. It is part of the government’s approach to promote the inclusion and welfare of people with disabilities by adopting a set of policy instruments that protect their rights and also entitles them…, Highlights, The latest survey data available estimates that between 1.94% and 3.6% of the population in Nepal were living with some form of disability. However, the incidence of disability is thought to be much higher than this. As of March 2017, 199,490 Nepali citizens held the 2016/17 disability identification card – which determines eligibility for…

This paper by Disability Research Center at School of Arts in Kathmandu University presents a review on relevant literatures and policies related with disability issues and research in Nepal. In addition, the paper also tracks the progress that has already been made in the area of disability issues, and it also finds gaps that need to be…

In November 2016, Humanity & Inclusion (formerly Handicap International) and Resource Center for Rehabilitation and Development (RCRD), with support from World Education Nepal and UNICEF, initiated a pilot screening programme in mid and far western Nepal to support and inform the government's efforts to identify, diagnose and treat functional…